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Marcus Barnes Class: Senior Hometown: Millington, Tenn. High School: Millington Last College: East Tennessee State Univ. Event: Sprints

Prior to U of L: Competed at East Tennessee State University ... Finished fifth at the 2003 Southern Conference Outdoor Championships in the 100-meter dash ... Finished fifth in the indoor 60-meter dash at the University of Kentucky meet in February of 2003.

High School: Lettered three years in track and field and also competed in football at Millington High School ... Won two 7AAA 100-meter championships ... Also competed in the 200-meter dash and on the 4x100m and 4x200m relay teams ... Played running back for MHS where he rushed for 1,500 yards, scored 21 touchdowns and earned All-State, All-Region and All-Metro as a senior.

Personal: Born Marcus Barnes on Dec. 28, 1982 in Memphis, Tenn. ... Son of Barbara and Melvin Barnes ... Has four siblings, Melvin Jr. (31), Marvin (31), Marlon (27) and Miguel (17) ... Majoring in exercise science ... Post-college ambition to be a personal trainer, a track coach, a weatherman and run at the 2008 Olympics ... Person with the greatest influence on his athletic career is Michael Jordan ... Biggest thrill in sports was watching the Chicago Bulls win six NBA championships ... Athlete he most admires is Kurt Angle ... Hobbies and outside interests include watching sports ... People he'd most like to meet are Kurt Angle and Steve McNair ... Favorite movie is Day After Tomorrow ... Favorite food is pizza.